Meta 'turning a blind eye' to illegal gambling ads, UK Gambling Commission says
The UK Gambling Commission accuses Meta of knowingly accepting revenue from illegal online casinos advertising on Facebook and Instagram.Summary
The UK Gambling Commission stated that Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is deliberately ignoring advertisements from illegal online casinos on its platforms, seemingly willing to profit from criminal activity. According to Tim Miller, the regulator’s executive director, users are highly likely to encounter ads for these illegal casinos, many of which do not adhere to the GamStop self-exclusion scheme. Miller refuted Meta’s claim of being unaware of these ads, pointing to their searchable ad library which clearly identifies sites “Not on GamStop.” He emphasized that Meta has the capability to prevent these ads but chooses not to, suggesting a willingness to continue receiving money from criminals and scammers. The Commission reports limited progress in addressing the issue with Meta and believes the company could easily utilize its keyword facilities to block such advertisements.
(Source：The Economic Times)